I think you should talk to the psychiatrist that said he wanted to take you off the anti depressants. Ask him why he thinks you should come off the anti depressants.
From what you've said, it sounds like you wish to stay on the anti depressants. So, explain this to him.

I think the only thing you can do is discuss this with him. If he stills thinks you should be taken off the anti depressants and you aren't convinced that this is best, then see if you can make an appointment with another psychiatrist to ask his/her opinion.

'Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars' - Les Brown
'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent' - Eleanor Roosevelt

How do you actually feel about coming off the anti depressants Shane? You really need to make an appointment with your gp and explain to him the situation and as Ana says maybe even see a different psychiatrist.

shane Wrote:I feel great, and would love to come off the amitrityline, but I think the other pyschiatrist whated me to stay on it for my ansiaty problem, more than the depression.

Ok, so you wish to come of the anti depressant?

If you feel that you're ready to come of the anti depressant and the pyschiatrist wishes to take you off the medication, then it's worth a try right? If things get worse, after getting off the medication, you can always go back and ask to be put back on it.

Like I said before, sometimes it's good to get a second opinion on things like this. You could talk to your GP or another pyschiatrist and ask for his/her opinion.

'Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars' - Les Brown
'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent' - Eleanor Roosevelt

To begin, i just wanted to mention that there is often a supported view that suggests that all people taking medication for anxiety/depression/panic attacks etc should attempt to come off of the medication as soon as possible.
There is currently no genuine research to suggest that the medication that you said that you are taking is dependence-forming and therefore would not induce any withdrawel symptoms.

I would honestly say that i personally think you should stop taking the medication and review the effects yourself. Obviously you can always begin taking it again. Anxiety and depression is rationale and therefore you will notice yourself, if your conditions gets worse and that would be a cue to begin the medication. I would like to note that this is a personal opinion and not healthcare advice. I would always reccomend seeking advice from your gp before making any changes to your prescribed medication.

mentalhealthnurse Wrote:I would honestly say that i personally think you should stop taking the medication and review the effects yourself. Obviously you can always begin taking it again.

:O Did you see what Shane is taking - amitriptyline! If you real want to try coming off your meds Shane, you need to reduce the dose slowly over a period of time. However as have been prescribed amitriptyline I would imagine you symptoms must have been rather severe and therefore you need to be aware that if you do stop taking your meds and the depression returns it takes up to four weeks for them to start working again. ssad

Quote:...depression is rationale and therefore you will notice yourself, if your conditions gets worse...

Sorry to disagree, but sometimes there can be psychosis, thoughts of self harm and suicidal ideation along with the usual depressive symptoms, I am not suggesting Shane has suffered any of these symptoms, I am just pointing out some of the potential risks involved.

Quote:I would like to note that this is a personal opinion and not healthcare advice. I would always reccomend seeking advice from your gp before making any changes to your prescribed medication.

I knew if we looked hard enough we would find something to agree on. shappy

Why do dogs bark?

They are not barking, they are talking in dog. Obviously you don't understand the language.

Shy guy Wrote:Sorry to disagree, but sometimes there can be psychosis, thoughts of self harm and suicidal ideation along with the usual depressive symptoms, I am not suggesting Shane has suffered any of these symptoms, I am just pointing out some of the potential risks involved.

I think I have to agree with this.

Usualy you need to be weaned off anti depressants. It's also a good idea to be seeing your doctor/GP/therapist regularily during this time because your depression could worsen and suicidal thoughts could possibly come about.

To sum everything up, your doctor/GP should help you in the process of weaning off the anti depressant.

'Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars' - Les Brown
'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent' - Eleanor Roosevelt